53--SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRES
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Weapons Support, a component of the Defense Logistics Agency, is procuring springs, helical, compression-type under Federal Supply Classification 53 (Hardware and Abrasives). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves both to announce the requirement and to solicit offers simultaneously.
Compression helical springs are standard mechanical components used across military weapons systems and support equipment to absorb shock, maintain force between surfaces, or store mechanical energy. DLA Weapons Support typically manages the supply chain for spare and replacement parts in support of Army and Marine Corps weapons systems. See the solicitation for specific part numbers, quantities, or technical requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Weapons Support (Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7LX27U0385 |
| NAICS | 332613 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside in totality for small business concerns. The applicable NAICS code, 332613 (Spring Manufacturing), carries a Small Business Administration size standard—firms must meet the employee or revenue threshold for that code to qualify.
To be eligible, a business must:
- Be certified as small under NAICS 332613 in SAM.gov
- Register in the System for Award Management (SAM) with active status
- Complete any applicable DLA supply chain qualifications for spring manufacturing if required
Non-small businesses and large contractors are ineligible for award but may participate as subcontractors. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permitted if the combined entity meets small business requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Spring manufacturing bids for DLA require attention to material certifications, dimensional tolerances, and military specifications. Consider these steps:
Technical compliance: Compression springs for defense applications often must meet ASTM, SAE, or military specifications for material grade, heat treatment, and performance testing. Obtain the full technical data package from the solicitation to verify your production capabilities match required wire diameters, coil counts, free length, and load ratings.
Quality systems: DLA suppliers frequently need ISO 9001 certification or equivalent quality management systems. Past performance on similar FSC 53 items strengthens your evaluation—document any prior DLA or military spring contracts.
Pricing strategy: Combined synopsis/solicitations typically award on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis for standard parts. Benchmark your raw material costs (music wire, stainless steel, or chrome silicon alloy), account for tooling amortization, and confirm your production lead times meet DLA's delivery requirements. Automated pricing tools through DLA's eCommerce systems may apply; see the solicitation for ordering mechanism specifics.
Past performance: If you lack DLA experience, highlight commercial spring contracts with similar specifications or quality requirements.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7LX27U0385 to obtain part numbers, quantities, technical specifications, and delivery requirements
- Confirm your SAM registration is active and your small business representation is current
- Submit your offer by November 16, 2026
Given the 15-day response window typical of combined synopsis/solicitations, prompt action is essential. Technical questions or data package requests should be submitted early to allow time for DLA response before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →